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Extortion Common

Origin: Latin suffix -tion

Extortion has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

an exorbitant charge

2

unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)

"the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"

3

the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

4

The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
overcharge exaction felony
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
blackmail protection shakedown
Rhyming Words
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